PhD in Operations Research
Talk one-to-one with a Operations Research PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Operations Research is a research degree in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Operations Research PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Operations Research PhD Mentors
Sarthak Goyal
🏢 Research Scholar, Department of Mathematics, Teerthaner Mahaveer University, Moradabad, UP
Dr. Atma Nand
🏢 Associate Professor in Mathematics
Dr. Kungumaraj E
🏢 Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology
Dr. Arunava Majumder
🏢 SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, ChennaiWho Are the Operations Research Mentors?
Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
- PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
- University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
- Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.
Research Areas of Our Operations Research Mentors
3 of our Operations Research mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 91 papers between 2012 and 2026, cited 1,005 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Inventory Control, Intuitionistic Fuzzy and Fuzzy Number.
Recurring research themes
- Inventory Control5 papers · 2 mentors
- Intuitionistic Fuzzy6 papers · 2 mentors
- Fuzzy Number3 papers · 2 mentors
- Supply Chain Management3 papers · 2 mentors
- Lead Time2 papers · 2 mentors
- Mathematical Modelling2 papers · 2 mentors
Recent publications by our Operations Research mentors
- Time-Dependent Holding Cost in Inventory Models for Deteriorating Items: A Linear and Nonlinear Approach
- An inventory model for deteriorating items with linear deterioration and time-dependent demand under compound interest and backordering
- Next-generation inventory optimization: advanced inventory management harnessing demand variability integrating fuzzy logic and granular differentiability
- Three-term Hager–Zhang projection method for monotone nonlinear equations
- Modified iterative double step length model for solving nonlinear systems with application to motion control
- Selection of transport aircraft using the hybrid CRITIC-TOPSIS method and imputation of missing values in a neutrosophic environment
- A Computationally Efficient Topologized Graphical Method for Neutrosophic Transportation Optimization: Cost Minimization, Performance Metrics, and Python Implementation
- Mathematical Modelling of Hepatitis C with Fuzzy Nano Topological Spaces
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Operations Research mentors have published, a PhD in Operations Research with their guidance could explore:
- Inventory Control
- Intuitionistic Fuzzy, especially where it meets fuzzy number
- Fuzzy Number
- Supply Chain Management
These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.
What You Can Discuss With a Operations Research PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Operations Research fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
- Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
- Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
- Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
- Careers after a PhD in Operations Research: academia, industry and research roles
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Operations Research PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.
- Step 2
Book a time
Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.
- Step 3
Start with a short call
A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.
- Step 4
Book a longer session
Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.
Talk to a Operations Research PhD Mentor
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Operations Research PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Operations Research mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
What can I discuss with a Operations Research PhD mentor?
Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.
How much does a meeting cost?
You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.